Synchronic, 2019.Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. Starring Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan, and Katie Aselton.SYNOPSIS:Two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are two of the most distinctive indie genre filmmakers working today, their […]
Haruka Abe joins G.I. Joe spin-off Snake Eyes
The G.I. Joe spin-off Snake Eyes keeps growing its cast as TheWrap reports Haruka Abe (Ideal) is the latest to join the upcoming action film. Her role is being kept under wraps for the time being.Abe will star alongside Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) as Snake Eyes, Andrew Koji (Warrior) as Storm Shadow, Iko Uwais (The Raid) as Hard […]
4K Blu-ray Review – Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins, 1984.Directed by Joe Dante Starring Zack Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain.SYNOPSIS:A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.I’m a no-doubt-about-it Gen Xer, so I was squarely in the demo, as they say, for the […]
2019 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Disappearance of My Mother
The Disappearance of My Mother, 2019.Directed by Beniamino Barrese. Starring Beniamino Barrese and Benedetta Barzini.SYNOPSIS:A once-iconic fashion model strives to escape the world of images and disappear for good, but her son’s determination to make a final film about her sparks an unexpected collaboration and confrontation with the camera’s gaze.Beniamino Barrese’s deeply intimate directorial debut […]
Exclusive Interview – In the Tall Grass costume designer Ginger Martini
Tai Freligh chats with In the Tall Grass costume designer Ginger Martini…Having transitioned from fashion design to costume design for TV and film over 10 years ago, Ginger Martini has lent her talents to multiple award-winning films, including Backcountry (Missy Peregym) and Fall (Micheal Murphy). Her previous series experience include the premiere season of Cardinal […]
Escape Room 2 casts Isabelle Fuhrman
Sony’s sequel to this year’s surprise horror hit Escape Room has found a new competitor. Collider has revealed that Isabelle Fuhrman (Masters of Sex) has joined Escape Room 2, where she’ll star alongside returning stars Taylor Russell and Logan Miller.Escape Room followed “six strangers who found themselves in a sadistic battle to survive an elaborate maze of deadly […]
Rumoured Catwoman shortlist for The Batman includes Lupita Nyong’o, Tessa Thompson and Alexandra Shipp
As we await more official casting news on The Batman, a rumour has surfaced via Geeks Worldwide which reveals an alleged shortlist of actresses who are being considered for the role of Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman.According to the site, Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther), Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok), Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Dark Phoenix), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Beauty […]
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy artwork unites The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker
As part of the big Star Wars Force Friday promotional push, a rather luscious piece of official promotional artwork from Brian Rood has been unveiled, which brings together Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Check it out here, via Star Wars News Net…SEE ALSO: […]
Dominic Monaghan shares first look at his Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker character
Lost and The Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan is heading to the galaxy far, far away this December with a role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and now the actor has shared a first look at his character – a Resistance trooper – via a post on Instagram; check it out […]
Joker: Selective Uproar and a Questionably Timed Rating Plunge
Tom Jolliffe looks at the controversy surrounding Joker and an apparent drop in critic’s ratings in the aftermath… So after a year of furious anticipation and excitement, Joker has finally been released upon the cinematic world. A month or so ago we were looking at what critics were describing as exceptional, a masterpiece, an Oscar contender. […]
